About southwest airlines co. - LUV
LUV At a Glance
| Phone | 1-214-792-4000 | Revenue | 28.06B | |
| Industry | Airlines | Net Income | 442.00M | |
| Sector | Transportation | 2025 Sales Growth | 2.11% | |
| Fiscal Year-end | 12 / 2026 | Employees | 72,790 | |
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LUV Valuation
| P/E Current | 25.34 |
| P/E Ratio (with extraordinary items) | N/A |
| P/E Ratio (without extraordinary items) | 52.178 |
| Price to Sales Ratio | 0.822 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.67 |
| Price to Cash Flow Ratio | 12.52 |
| Enterprise Value to EBITDA | 10.877 |
| Enterprise Value to Sales | 0.92 |
| Total Debt to Enterprise Value | 0.232 |
LUV Efficiency
| Revenue/Employee | 385,533.727 |
| Income Per Employee | 6,072.263 |
| Receivables Turnover | 24.424 |
| Total Asset Turnover | 0.841 |
LUV Liquidity
| Current Ratio | 0.517 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.446 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.296 |
LUV Profitability
| Gross Margin | 18.476 |
| Operating Margin | 2.897 |
| Pretax Margin | 2.006 |
| Net Margin | 1.575 |
| Return on Assets | 1.325 |
| Return on Equity | 4.822 |
| Return on Total Capital | 3.166 |
| Return on Invested Capital | 2.969 |
LUV Capital Structure
| Total Debt to Total Equity | 74.94 |
| Total Debt to Total Capital | 42.838 |
| Total Debt to Total Assets | 19.229 |
| Long-Term Debt to Equity | 66.972 |
| Long-Term Debt to Total Capital | 38.282 |
Southwest Airlines Co. in the News
Major airlines cut flights as higher jet fuel prices hit carriers
Executives at American, United and Southwest said higher fuel costs are squeezing airlines, though resilient travel demand has helped offset some of the pressure.
Southwest to open first-ever airport lounges in premium push
Southwest Airlines will open its first airport lounges in late 2027, partnering with Chase Sapphire Reserve's lounge network for dining and amenities.
Trump Transportation Secretary Duffy announces relief for Spirit Airlines flyers, employees
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an immediate federal response to assist stranded passengers and displaced workers after Spirit Airlines shut down.
Delta, Southwest hike checked bag fees as airlines face surging fuel costs
Flying is about to get pricier for some travelers as Delta and Southwest hike checked baggage fees to $45 for the first bag amid surging jet fuel costs.
Southwest Airlines to end flights at 2 major airports
Southwest Airlines plans to end service at Washington Dulles and Chicago O’Hare airports in June as the carrier shifts flights to other nearby locations.
Southwest flight diverts to Atlanta airport, armed tactical units detain man in frightening security scare
Viral videos show armed officers removing passenger from Southwest flight in Atlanta as travelers describe 'scariest moments' during nine-hour ordeal.
Southwest to debut new Super Bowl ad, showcasing its 'self-aware' humor
Southwest's new assigned seating policy gets the Super Bowl treatment. The airline's new ad pokes fun at chaotic boarding days while attempting to embrace change.
Southwest Airlines officially ends longstanding open-seating model, begins plus-size pricing change
Southwest Airlines ends its famous open-seating policy and implements new rules requiring plus-size passengers to purchase extra tickets in advance.
Airlines have 580 million reasons to like GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, analysis finds
U.S. airline companies stand to save hundreds of millions each year from Americans losing weight thanks to GLP-1 drugs, according to a new study.
Southwest offering $67 flights in nod to viral internet meme: 'Trendy' sale
Southwest's viral "6-7" meme-inspired sale offers $67 flights, referencing the popular Gen Alpha trend from rapper Skrilla's hit song "Doot Doot (6 7)."









